"We know what we are trying" - Thomas Tuchel refuses to be frustrated by Chelsea's summer transfer window

Thomas Tuchel refuses to be frustrated by Chelsea's summer transfer window as the Blues search for more additions before the deadline.

Chelsea are still looking to make further signings before the transfer window slams shut in less than two weeks time.

Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Gabriel Slonina, Carney Chukwuemeka, Marc Cucurella and Cesare Casadei have all completed moves to Stamford Bridge this summer.

While a lot of new players have arrived, the Blues have lost out on some of their favoured targets.

Jules Kounde playing for FC Barcelona vs UNAM Pumas. (Alamy)

Jules Kounde and Raphinha both completed moves to Barcelona after being very close to joining Chelsea.

The west London side have also suffered some losses from within, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen moved to Spain while both Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku departed as well.

Tuchel's side have been scrambling around for signings but the German head coach has revealed he won't let the window frustrate him.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Leeds United on Sunday Tuchel was questioned as to whether he has been left frustrated with the transfer window.

He replied: "No. The opposite of frustrated after last week's match.

"I'm very happy, very confident after last week's performance because I saw a good team, very good performance. Excellent match."

Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea played Spurs. (Alamy)

He continued: "Like I told you, we work together about the reinforcements but it's never easy and it's not that we can juts wish for something and it will happen.

"As long as the transfer window is open, there's what we have, not what we could have.

"This is the team, they get their full energy and attention from us."

While Tuchel will be pleased with the group he has, there is still an ambition to add more strength and depth to the Chelsea squad this summer.

Improvements are looking to be made at both ends of the pitch, in defence Wesley Fofana is an option for the Blues.

The west London side have bid for the Frenchman, but to this stage they have not reached an agreement with Leicester City.

The 21-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea though, and Brendan Rodgers left him out of the squad as they played Southampton on Saturday.

Wesley Fofana in action for Leicester City against Arsenal. (Alamy)

At the other end of the pitch, former Arsenal man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has emerged as a target.

Chelsea are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Barcelona for the prolific 33-year-old.

Despite there being hope of further additions this summer, Tuchel is still confident in his squad, detailing: "I believe we can compete with this group."

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Sam Collins